Trail Running calendar near Fort Mill 2026-2027

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps of varying distance and elevation while camping on site with meals included.

Momentus Back Yard Ultra in Monroe, NC uses a 4.167 mile loop on private farmland; entrants can run repeated hourly loops until one runner remains or choose a single 4.167 mile Celebrity Loop.

A timed trail event in Laurens, SC offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour formats and a 6 hour ruck. The race uses a roughly 5 mile loop with varied trail footing and supports Project Hope Foundation.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

A community 5K run and walk on June 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension in Clinton, SC supporting the Laurens County Trails Association. A Healthy Living Fair with vendors and trail activities follows the race.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

A looped trail event at Hollis Hills Farm near Ellenboro, NC offers **5K**, **25K**, and **50K** races on a 3 mile farm loop plus an out and back fire road. Aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery finisher medals support farm devel..

A *5K* trail loop repeats every 50 minutes for up to ten chances to run. Participants choose how many laps to do, with no eliminations or podium focus, allowing rest and rejoining between loops.

A half marathon and 5K trail race at Harbison State Forest on July 12, 2026, with packet pick-up options, participant T-shirt, and finisher medal. Registration opens July 17, 2025 with fees by distance.

A mud-run 5K at Porter Farms in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food trucks, and beer. Registration includes standard and VIP package options.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

A backyard ultra in the woods near Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 featuring a repeating loop of 4.167 miles each hour; the last runner to complete a loop is the winner and results show distance covered.

A 5K trail race at McAlpine Park on July 25, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee XC course. Prizes go to overall and age group winners, and to the team with the most participants; registration runs April 30 to July 11, fee $40.

Obstacle-course races at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01–02, 2026 feature horse-trail terrain, red clay hill climbs, creek beds, multiple obstacles, a pre-race workshop, kids races, and spectator access.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..